Economy
US unveils $2.5B ASEAN investment amid security push
The US is tying regional security to economic resilience in Southeast Asia, using the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference in Manila to reaffirm its Indo-Pacific commitment while linking Middle East stability to the protection of global trade routes.
DTI launches P1B youth startup loan program
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is setting aside P1 billion to help young Filipinos turn business ideas into viable enterprises through a new financing program that removes one of the biggest barriers facing first-time entrepreneurs, access to capital.
Key agencies partner to boost accuracy of FDI data
Three major government agencies have joined forces to improve how foreign investments are tracked and reported across the Philippines.
Philippine building permits fall for second straight month
Construction activity lost momentum in May as fewer projects secured permits, signaling a softer pipeline for the property and infrastructure sector despite resilient spending on residential developments.
Foreign chambers urge Marcos to keep reforms rolling
Foreign business groups are calling on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to keep economic competitiveness at the heart of his legislative agenda, arguing that the country's next wave of reforms will determine whether it can attract higher-value investments and secure a stronger foothold in regional supply chains.
